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Eastern Washington This Week

Beginning Experience Weekend – Help with the heartache of finding yourself alone because of being separated, divorced or widowed. To register, contact Marlene Schuster at (509) 534-1797 or (509) 230-2091, visit www.beginningexperienceof spokane.us or email info@beginningexperienceof spokane.us. Today-Sunday, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $25 nonrefundable deposit. (509) 448-1224.

Messiah’s Mansion-The Gospel in Symbols – Through May 24. Messiah’s Mansion is a full-scale model of the Mosaic Sanctuary that Moses and the Israelites built in the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt. This outdoor event will allow you to take a guided tour through the sanctuary and to hear how each article of the Old Testament sanctuary represented the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Special times for group tours available. Call (509) 926-5866 for more information. No tickets required. Watch video of Messiah’s Mansion at http://youtu.be/f0gnu14z7Mc. Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1603 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free.

Christian Singles Fellowship – Bruce Gore will speak about “Family Feud: Handling Conflict in God’s Family.” For more information, visit www.csfspokane.com or call (509) 927-0304. Today, 7 p.m., North Addison Baptist Church, fellowship hall, 6120 N. Addison St. Free. (509) 487-6757.

Meet Our New Ministers – Unity Spiritual Center Spokane welcomes the community for refreshments and an opportunity to hear from its new co-ministers, Jane and Gary Simmons. Sunday, 12:30 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. (509) 838-6518.

“Mary, Model of Perfect Freedom” – The Rev. David Kuttner will lead this Marian day of prayer. The day begins with a rosary at 9 a.m., includes two conferences, lunch, the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass and closes with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Call (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net for more information. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $35, $45 for a room for the day.

Coffee and Contemplation – The Most Rev. James Waggoner will discuss “Contemplation: The Path to Renewal.” Come enjoy spirited discussion and prayer time over a roll and a hot beverage. People of all faiths welcome. Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $10. (509) 448-1224.

Upcoming

Memorial Day Service – Lakeside Church honors current and past veterans in the event center. All are welcome. Visit lakesidechurch.cc or call (509) 210-9779 for more information. May 25, 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake.

Community Dinner – Free family-friendly dinner for anyone who would like to have a meal in fellowship with others. Reservations are helpful, but not required. Call the office at (509) 926-7966. May 26, 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley.

“There is More!: 7 Keys to Surviving and Thriving as a Family” – Dr. Tom Curran will lead this weekend retreat on marriage and family. He will help parents form a vision for their families and provide them with tools to fulfill that vision in their day-to-day routines. Register in advance by calling (509) 448-1224 or visiting www.ihrc.net. May 29-31, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $195 per person, $295 per couple, $150 per commuter.

Flea Market – Benefits 30 people who will be traveling in September to a small rural village in Kenya. Some are going to be building a classroom at the orphanage where they will be staying and others will be traveling to even more remote villages to offer medical care and supplies. The funds raised will help cover the cost of supplies taken and travel costs to get laborers and medical staff to these villages. Email Gpgdrescue@aol.com if you would like to reserve a booth. May 30, 9 a.m., Spokane First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free admission; $25/booth rental. (509) 467-8986.

“Meditations on Recovery: The Twelve Steps As Spiritual Practice” – The Rev. Thomas Haffey will lead this Serenity 12-Step retreat. He brings in the Jewish and Eastern spiritualities of Rami Shapiro to traditional 12-step considerations, unfolding rich reflections in the “God as you understand Him” concept. This retreat will give opportunity for those concerned with alcoholism and addiction to experience their need for God as they continue their journey of recovery and healing. Register in advance by calling (509) 448-1224 or visiting www.ihrc.net. June 5-7, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road.

Idaho This Week

Friendship Kitchen – Community meal, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-4715.

Upcoming

Men’s Saturday Breakfast – Community United Methodist Church welcomes men of all ages for fellowship and no-host breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month. May 23, 7:30 a.m., Elmer’s Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Fifth Sunday Celebration – Special worship service with choir, organ, hymns, trumpet, jazz piano, praise band and vocals. All are welcome. Informal chapel worship at 9 a.m. Fellowship and 11:30 a.m. coffee hour. May 31, 10:30 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.